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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,498.98, 375,749.24 and 60,959.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,498.98, 375,749.24 and 60,959.38 is: 91,439.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,498.98 : 375,749.24 = 60,959.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,498.98/375,749.24 = 60,959.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,498.98x = 375,749.24 × 60,959.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,498.98x = 22,905,440,705.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,905,440,705.87/250,498.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,439.26

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